Chris Balkema
Contact
Email · chris@chrisbalkema.com
District office
305 W. Madison St., Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-9179
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144
Bills sponsored
this session · 144 all-time
611
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 611 all-time
3
Enacted into law
this session · 3 all-time
3147
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 3147 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
104th session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.3%
based on 1722 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.7%
based on 1722 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.4%
based on 1722 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
144 billsCurrent session 144 bills
- SJR0024 ILLINOIS BACON DAY Introduced
- SJR0012 IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS Introduced
- SR0854 RECOGNIZES-NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE Introduced
- SR0802 MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK Introduced
- SR0792 CONGRATS-GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS Introduced
- SR0749 IL BACON DAY Introduced
- SR0696 NEC AWARENESS MONTH/DAY Introduced
- SR0686 CONGRATS-KADE HILL Introduced
- SR0124 SUPPORT ILLINOIS FARMERS Introduced
- SB4211 FINANCE-APPROPRIATIONS Introduced
- SB4186 $IROQUOIS COUNTY CUSD #9 Introduced
- SB3938 PROPERTY TAX-SITE VALUE Introduced
- SB3937 END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS-DEATH CERT Introduced
- SB3936 STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION Introduced
- SB3790 USE/OCC TX-MULTISTATE Introduced
- SB3651 SCH CD-SUB TEACHING LICENSE Introduced
- SB3620 REGULATORY SUNSET-BOILERS Introduced
- SB3619 INC TX-HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT Introduced
- SB3610 GOVT ACCOUNT AUDIT THRESHOLD Introduced
- SB3431 REGULATORY SUNSET REPORTS Introduced
- SB3430 PEN CD-ACCEL BENEFIT PAYMENT Introduced
- SB3304 CRIM PRO-DETAINABLE OFFENSES Introduced
- SB3303 FOID-PHOTOGRAPH EXEMPTION Introduced
- SB3302 RACING-NUISANCE ACTIONS Introduced
- SB3301 SCH CD-EXEMPT FOREIGN LANG REQ Introduced
Co-sponsored
611 billsCurrent session 611 bills
- SJR0065 CHICAGO CUBS DAY Introduced
- SJR0037 EMMETT TILL DAY Introduced
- SJR0031 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY-SUPPORT Introduced
- SJR0016 SMES/MSMES-YOUTH Introduced
- SR0832 THANKS-SEN. DALE FOWLER Introduced
- SR0816 URGES-ROADWAY SAFETY Introduced
- SR0810 SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH Introduced
- SR0768 JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Introduced
- SR0687 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Introduced
- SR0684 ALS AWARENESS MONTH Introduced
- SR0593 CONGRATS-LEMAN FARMS INC. Introduced
- SR0427 MEMORIAL-CHARLES J. KIRK Introduced
- SR0423 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK Introduced
- SR0383 EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT Introduced
- SR0258 JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Introduced
- SR0215 LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY Introduced
- SR0196 RECOGNIZES-CATERPILLAR INC. Introduced
- SR0172 PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH Introduced
- SR0114 PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAX-OPPOSE Introduced
- SR0112 SURS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY Introduced
- SR0042 LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WEEK Introduced
- SR0026 DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARE-MNTH Introduced
- SB4205 USE/OCC TX-MOTOR FUEL Introduced
- SB4203 DCEO-DATA CENTERS Introduced
- SB4198 $SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB2488
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY-PENALTY
Labor |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2025 |
|
HB2390
SCH CD-SPECIAL ED JT AGREEMENT
Education |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB1586
PERSONNEL CD-MERIT STANDARD
Labor |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2025 |
|
HB 4438
STATE BEE DESIGNATION
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4990
HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4571
COUNTIES CD-AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 5024
MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 3663
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4323
COMMEMORATIVE DAY-EMMETT TILL
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4911
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4379
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 2783
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 5511
DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
SB 3020
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT
Concurrence |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4327
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 958
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 957
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 952
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 111
$FY 2027 BUDGET
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
SB 3322
MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION
Concurrence, Amendment 3 |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4304
HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 862
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4248
ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 2949
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4496
PROCUREMENT-STATE LABS
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 5090
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4377
PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB 4665
CD CORR-REPORT HOSPICE CARE
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5487
LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5093
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 4984
TICKETS-CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 4795
SCH-CD-LICENSE-EARLY CHILDHOOD
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5234
LANDLORD-TENANT FEES
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 4949
FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS ACT
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 1441
CHICAGO LIFEGUARD AGE MINIMUM
Third Reading |
Not Voting | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 4091
JUV CT-SUBSEQ FIREARM OFFENSE
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 1700
FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 3711
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5492
PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
SJR 66
FANNIE JONES MEMORIAL HGHWY
Motion To Adopt |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
SJR 60
DAVE SANDERS WAY
Motion To Adopt |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5295
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5020
JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5387
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5130
JCAR-EXTENSION-NOTICE PERIOD
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 3595
INS CD-PET INSURANCE
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 5228
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 4535
SCH CD-E-LEARNING DAY-ELECTION
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 30, 2026 |
|
HB 4758
JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE
Third Reading |
Nay | pass | May 29, 2026 |
|
HB 4649
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | May 29, 2026 |